Objective: Freelance Writer

Overall Writing Philosophy:
My forte is communicating ideas effectively, in an easy to understand way. Whether I’m writing fiction, non-fiction, or articles about a complex subject, my goal is to breathe new life into the project.

Writing Experience:
1. Personal publishing credits
Mongoose Press
Chess Is Child’s Play
I am currently writing my own book for Mongoose, teaching parents to teach their very young children to play chess (ages 2-7). This book is due to be released by April 2012.

Red Moon Press
The Missing Peace
This is a true story about a mother whose son was put on dangerous psychiatric drugs, only to find out that he had an advanced case of strep throat. This book will be released October 2011.

Haiku (short poem)
•  Acorn – Spring 2011
•  Haijinx – March 2011
•  The Heron’s Nest – Sept 2011

2. Ghostwriting
October 2003 – present
• Two epic-drama novels
• Two historical fiction novels
• One science fiction novel
• Two memoirs
• Three non-fiction books

3. Article and Guide Writing
Move.com
July 2009 – Present
• Over 100 articles about mortgages and real estate
• Seven complete guides about mortgages
• A comprehensive glossary totaling over 200 terms

The Haiku Foundation
May 2010 – Nov 2010
• Three articles on haiku
• Moderator for their forum

Management Success
Sept 2010 – Feb 2011
• Seven complete newsletters
• 14 articles on automotive repair

WorldWise
Feb 2003 – May 2003
• Three how-to-booklets on pet care published by Petco

4. Chess Journalist
Inquirer.net
June 2009 – Sept 2009
Three online articles based on my experience teaching children to play chess

Southern California Chess Federation
Jan 1990 – Jan 1992
Editor and Chief of Rank and File magazine

United States Chess Federation
Jan 1990 – Jan 1998
Freelance journalist

The Advent
Sept 1981 – May 1983
High School chess correspondent

5. Screenwriting
Wild Heart Films
June 1998 – November 1998
I wrote and produced the full length feature film In The Open.

Additional Information:
Chess Enthusiast: One of the top 50 women chess players in the US
Licensed Mortgage Broker and Founder of First Founders Financial
Independent Filmmaker: Produced three features and three shorts